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I want to ditch the Hookers and install the factory style side pipes. I am thinking about using McJacks side pipe headers or their short manifold replacement headers. I will have ss pipes made and probably use a muffler from Classic Chambered Exhaust. I really don't want to invest the $ in the metal reproduction covers. What is the quality of the fiberglass covers? Will I need braces for the aft portion of the covers. From those that have installed these what other considerations am I missing and can you share your experience? Thanks
I bought a fiberglass set for $500 off a fellow forum member that had them chromed. I think he had spent $400+ JUST having them chromed and was unhappy with what he had spent for what they looked like....Chrome looks pretty good.
Mounting?
A couple holes didn't line up- but no big deal as I used 1/2 square tube to space the covers out to fit 4" SS pipes underneath.
1/2 spacing-
Fit on the car with no real issues
I am going to paint the screws and trim stripe black.
Here's my custom sidepipes- if you haven't priced SS lately- I think going with gold would have just been a little more... Come apart with the v-bands. I have straight pipes with electric cut-outs to run them through an internal glaspac muffler
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My car came with the fiberglass side pipe cover over stock pipes painted to match the car. It was too much blue. I eventually found 2 or 3 partial sets and made a nice driver quality setbwith enough spares to send them off for chroming. I personally love the metal over the fiberglass but the price is significant. my rear mounts were just bent aluminum strapping. Nothing fancy just to keep the fiberglass off the pipe.
I had Mcajacks and they cracked at the welds. I have Summit rams horn 2.5 inch collector to 2.5 inch sweet thunder pipes. Sound nice and I'm satisfied
69 style side pipes
